FAQs

Nootropics are supplements which can improve cognitive functions in healthy people. So this means they can support such things as memory, creativity, focus or mood - anything that's brain related.

Adaptogens on the other hand are plant extracts which support your body in adapting to and dealing with the stresses and strains of daily life. They can support both mental and physical responses to stress and help relax mind and body. They can also help to relieve fatigue and boost your immune system.

Some mushrooms can be considered as adaptogens while others are nootropics and some are both. Given their benefits they are often referred to in their own category as functional mushrooms.

You can read about the individual mushrooms we use as well as all our other nootropics and adaptogens in our Benefits section.

If you love coffee, we definitelly recommend you try our ground coffees. They are made with 100% Colombian Arabica coffee, with a medium roast and our community love it.

If you don't drink coffee, or want to drink you own blend, choosing our enhanced mushroom powders is the way to go. You can mix it with any drink, smoothie or shake or even bake with them.

We use very specific mushrooms and plants extracts, recognised for their beneficial properties for physical and mental health, and approved for use by the European food & health authorities.

Mushrooms we use :

- Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga
- All sourced from Finland ensuring transparency from spore to shipment
- 100% fruiting body
- Extracted using groundbreaking ultrasonic extraction
- 3rd party tested

Plant extracts we use :

• Bacopa Monnieri
• L-Theanine
• Schisandra Chinensis
• Rhodiola Rosea
• Ashwagandha

To find out more, read about all the Benefits.

Depending on which Upraising coffee or mushroom powders you are drinking, different nootropics and adaptogens with specific properties will be in action in your body.

Some benefits may be noticeable immediately after consuming it, but others will be cumulative. Some will not be noticeable at all, but will be working in the background. 

Remember that everyone is different and reacts differently to nootropics and adaptogens. Given this, we recommend you to start consuming one serving of Upraising coffee or powders for at least ten days and then see how you feel. Then you can get 1 to 3 servings a day and alternate different products if you like.

Oh, and don't worry, You won't get high! These are not psychedelic mushroom, but they are magic in their own way.

You totally can. It's actually recommended so as to get the full variety of benefits offered by our different functional products.

You can drink different coffees during the day, or if you're brewing a large french press or making a smoothie for example, feel free to include servings from different products in the same pot. Make sure to always follow our recommended serving size and recommended brewing ratio for the perfect coffee.

Our coffee is 100% arabica from Colombia and it tastes like it. We went for a medium roast to ensure more delicate flavors and a smooth and well-balanced taste. We were keen to avoid creating another super strong and bitter black coffee. 

The coffee is perfect for immersion, filter and pour-over devices.

And don't worry, our coffee definitely doesn't taste of mushrooms and the nootropics and adaptogens do not negatively affect the taste.

Our coffee isn't ground specifically for espresso machines. You can try it but we can't guarantee the quality of your cup!

We source our green coffee beans in Colombia, from a small co-operative of farmers called "Orquídea" located in the Tolima area and the neighbouring region of Huila.

Read more about it here.

Yes, our coffee is certified Organic for both the European Union and the United States.

Most of us have been making coffee forever. However, we might not all be doing it right.

We have created these barista approved guides for you to make the ideal coffee using your favourite device.

As a summary, you can brew Upraising mushroom coffee with the following method of your choice :

- French Press / Cafetiere (15g of coffee per 240 ml of water)
- Moka pot / Italian coffee maker (15g of coffee / 100 ml of water)
- Pour-over devices / Chemex / V60 (15g of coffee per 240 ml of water)
- Automatic filter coffee machine (15g of coffee per 240 ml of water)

Make sure to follow our coffee making recommendations.

Our coffee isn't ground and roasted specifically for espresso machines. You can try it but we can't guarantee the quality of your cup!

If the bag hasn't been opened, you can store it until at least the best before date on the back of the pack.

Once opened, we recommend using it within 30 days ideally so that the coffee doesn't lose too much freshness and taste. Make sure to keep it in a cool and dry environment.

Yes.

Our products only contain coffee and plant and mushroom extracts and not enough to impact a keto diet or a fast.

Just drink Upraising coffee whenever you would drink your regular coffee.

If this is your first time with our nootropic mushroom coffees, we recommend you start with one serving a day for a few days. Then you can build up to three servings a day if you like. Everyone is different and so the ideal amount is personal - just listen to your body.

Nootropics and adaptogens from plant extracts and functional mushrooms have important potential benefits for physical and mental health, well-being and stress management.

Coffee is a daily habit for literally billions of people around the world and also boasts its own health benefits.

We believe empowering people's daily coffee with some of the most beneficial nootropics and adaptogens around is a practical and enjoyable way to get people to experience the benefits. Also, many of the nootropics and adaptogens pair perfectly with coffee enhancing coffee's benefits such as concentration and minimising some of its downsides such as crashes and jitters.

Nootropics are supplements which can improve cognitive functions in healthy people. So this means they can support such things as memory, creativity, focus or mood - anything that's brain related.

Adaptogens on the other hand are plant extracts which support your body in adapting to and dealing with the stresses and strains of daily life. They can support both mental and physical responses to stress and help relax mind and body. They can also help to relieve fatigue and boost your immune system.

Some mushrooms can be considered as adaptogens while others are nootropics and some are both. Given their benefits they are often referred to in their own category as functional mushrooms.

You can read about the individual mushrooms we use as well as all our other nootropics and adaptogens in our Benefits section.

You won't find bigger fans of functional mushrooms than us 🍄. Their benefits and properties have been known for centuries and modern science is validating these constantly.

In our products, we have added a small amount of other plant extracts to enhance the effect of the mushroom extracts. So for example, with Flow State we use Lion's Mane extract which is a superfood for the brain and especially enhances focus. We also add in Bacopa Monnieri which is also hugely beneficial to cognitive function and in particular, memory and L-thenaine from green tea which promotes a calm alertness.

The result is a much more complete and beneficial product.

If you love coffee, we definitelly recommend you try our ground coffees. They are made with 100% Colombian Arabica coffee, with a medium roast and our community love it.

If you don't drink coffee, or want to drink you own blend, choosing our enhanced mushroom powders is the way to go. You can mix it with any drink, smoothie or shake or even bake with them.

We recommend 1-2 servings (1-2g) of any one enhanced powder per day. However, you can have that amount of each of our enhanced mushroom powders per day if you wish as the ingredients and results are complementary.

As everyone is different, we recommend you try out what works best for you. One of the great things about the powders is that you customise your dose (wtithin our guidelines).

You totally can. It's actually recommended so as to get the full variety of benefits offered by our different functional products.

You can drink different coffees during the day, or if you're brewing a large french press or making a smoothie for example, feel free to include servings from different products in the same pot. Make sure to always follow our recommended serving size and recommended brewing ratio for the perfect coffee.

Sidekick is a delicious creamer incorporating coconut milk and MCTs for natural energy to support weight loss and boost mental clarity.

Sidekick has a silky, creamy texture with a subtle taste of coconut. Be warned, it is addictively good!

Sidekick is an MCT-enhanced creamer — designed to fuel your mind, boost energy naturally and support weight loss.

Coconut milk powder + MCTs - for heart health, weight management and digestion

That's it — no fillers, sweeteners or flavourings.

Use it as you would any other creamer or milk and add to your beverage of choice.

Each portion is 5g (about 1 teaspoon).

MCTs (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) are a type of fat made from medium-chain fatty acids.

They are absorbed faster by the body and quickly converted into energy (ketones). This makes them an ideal source of fuel for both the brain and body.

You can learn more about MCTs here.

We deliver to the UK, most EU countries and the US.

• All shipping methods include delivery tracking
• UPS premium shipping is available as second option in most countries
• Most orders placed before 1PM are prepared and shipped the same day 
• Estimated Delivery time is in Business Days

UK 🇬🇧

• UK standard Shipping (5-7 business days) : £5,90 (free for orders over £50)
• UK UPS Express (3-6 business days) : £10,90 (£5,90 for orders over £50)

Spain (mainland & Baleares) 🇪🇸 & Portugal 🇵🇹

• Express Shipping (48h-72h) : 4,90€ (free for orders over 50€)

Europe Zone 1 🇪🇺 (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands)

• EU Standard Shipping (3-5d) : 5,90€ (free for orders over 50€)

Europe Zone 2 🇪🇺 (Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Sweden)

• EU Standard Shipping (4-6d) : 7,90€ (free for orders over 50€)

Europe Zone 3 🇪🇺 (Norway, Switzerland)

• EU Standard Shipping (4-7d) : 15,00€ 

USA 🇺🇸

• USA Express (UPS) : 12.90€ 

Yes, we offer free shipping to the UK for orders over £50, and for most European countries for orders over 50€.

For some products, Upraising offers a subscription service for customers willing to receive their products on a regular basis (4 every 4, 6 or 8 weeks), with additional discounts depending on the product quantity per order.

Subscriptions are totally flexible and can be paused, postponed or canceled at any time - even after your first order.

In order to change the products or frequency of your subscription, you will have to delete your existing subscription and get a new one. 

Manage your Subscriptions via your Customer account

We want you to be 100% happy and we do our best to make that happen. However, if something is not right then please contact us at hello@upraising.co and we will do our best to sort things out.

Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, we cannot accept returns of open coffee bags.

 Creating a customer account is not required to order on upraising.co

However, you'd like to access your orders history, re-order, manage your subscriptions, you will have to log in your account.

No password is needed, you can access your account using your email address and the 6-digit code that will be sent to you.

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